Biography
Dave Thompson (born 30 June 1959) is an English actor, stand-up comedian and writer, who made headlines in July 1997 after being removed from the role of Tinky Winky in the children's television series, Teletubbies after 70 episodes. The BBC said in a letter to Thompson that his "interpretation of the role was not acceptable".Thompson recounted bursting into tears upon learning the news of his termination. In interviews, he supposed that the dubbing of his voice, unlike the other actors, was an indication of dissatisfaction over his performance.Thompson later appeared in the 2000 Ben Elton film Maybe Baby as Dave the Comedian/Mrs. Furblob. He also appeared in Harry Hill's live tour Hooves as the minor characters of the Horse, the ballboy and the Greek man who grabs Harry's neck. Thompson also made appearances in each night of Hill's Hooves tour.
Filmography
all 23
Movies 18
TV Shows 5
self 2
Voice 1
The Last Caveman (2023)
The Continental: From the World of John Wick (2023)
Rocketman (2019)
Down Here (2014)
My Funniest Year (2010)
Huge (2010)
Teletubbies: Bedtime Stories and Lullabies (2005)
Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005)
Walk the Line (2005)
Teletubbies: Favorite Things (2005)
Teletubbies: Big Hug! (2004)
An Audience with Harry Hill (2004)
Harry Hill's TV Burp (2002)
Teletubbies: Silly Songs and Funny Dances (2002)
Teletubbies and the Snow (2000)
Maybe Baby (2000)
Teletubbies: Dance with the Teletubbies (1998)
Teletubbies: Here Come the Teletubbies (1997)
Teletubbies (1997)
Now and Then (1995)
Gettysburg (1993)
Arena (1989)
An Audience with... (1978)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1960-07-01 (63 years old)
Birth PlaceLondon, United Kingdom
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
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